Some people may recognize him as the host of MTV's "Who Knows the Band?" Others may remember his role in the movie "Grandma's Boy" or his red-carpet interview with Angelina Jolie at the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" movie premiere.

Growing up in the town of Picayune, Mississippi, Jonathan Bender was anything but the average teenager. Sparked by a growth spurt in high school, the 6-11 forward started to garner national attention for his amazing skills on the basketball court.